Entomological mount.



X., L. G. & C. F. MCGLASHAN.

ENToMoLomcAL MOUNT. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 8. 19H.

Patented Aug. 24, 1915.

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ENTOMOLOG-ICAL MOUNT.

Specication of Letters Patent. Patented Aug. 24, 1915.

Application led September 8, 1914. Serial No. 860,590.

inv Entomological Mounts, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to card mounts for entomological specimens and the like, and in particular to improvements over our former patent entitled Entomological mount issued July 21, 1914, #1,104,371.

The main object of the present invention is to providenew and novel means for supporting the specimen Within the mount.

' Further objects will hereinafter appear.

The invention consists of the parts and the combination and construction of parts hereinafter more fully described and claimed, having reference to the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 shows the application of the invention. Figs. 2 and 3 are perspective views of the card mounts. Fig. 4 is a cross section on line 4 4, Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the preferred form of pin. Fig. 6 shows a slight modification of same. Fig. 7 shows the jewelry mount. Figs. 8 and 9 show other modified forms of pins.

Our invention consists of a card mount for entomological specimens, natural history and other exhibits, and comprises in this instance the cards 2 and 3, of paste-board or like material, in which are formed registering openings 4 of suitable shape. The specimen to be exhibited is adapted to be mounted in the space formed by these registering openings and is in the present instance supported as follows:

Referring to Fig. 5, A indicates an entomological pin which consists of a piece of wire shaped substantially as a hair pin. It consists of the parallelly disposed legs 5 and 6 joined at thebase and terminating in sharp points 7 bent inward at right angles, or the pin maybe constructed in separate sections 5L and 6a, as shown in Fig. 2. The pins thus constructed are preferably secured to one or both of the card sections by a strip of gummed paper 8 as shown in Figs.

2 and V3, yor in any other suitable manner, and is then ready to receive and support the specimen to be mounted.

When mounting the specimen it is only necessary to force the points 7 of the pin into the body portion of the same. It will thus be securely fastened and retained in a fixed position approximately central of the registering openings. The legs of the pin will further assist to support the specimen as they press the wings lirmly against the superimposed glass plate. A pair of glass plates 9 and 10 may then be placed exterior of the card sections to form a transparent closure for the registering openings in the cards wherein the specimen is mounted, and the whole, that is, the cards and glass plates, may be secured together by a tape or binding strip 11 applied around the edges, as shown in Figs. 1 and 4.

The card-board sections may be embossed and appropriately embellished in such a manner that the nished mount presents the general appearance ofy a postal card or ordinary photograph card, with an opening therein in which the specimen or specimens are distinctly visible on either side through the transparent coverings 9-10. The specimen is thus not only displayed to advantage, but it is also protected from dust, insect pests, and danger of breakage or destruction. It can, furthermore, be easily filed away in the drawers of a card index system or transported through the mail,

l when desired.

Further modifications of the pin are shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 6. Instead of depending entirely on the points of the pin to hold the insect in place, the sides of the pin for a distance from the point may be corrugated as at 12, see Fig. 6, to render clasping of the body more firmly, and to give a greater purchase to the supporting and sustaining power of the pin. In some instances, the inwardly projecting pin point may be entirely eliminated by providing two pins 13 and 14 (see Figs. 1 and 4) one of which extends over the top surface of the wings, while the other extends under. The pressure of the pins against each other will hold the insect firmly in place.

In Fig. 7 another modification known as butterfly jewelry is shown. This consists rof a band 15 oil gold, or. other metal, in

which two oval glass disks 16 are secured.

and between .which the butterfly is positioned. The pin may in this instance be soldered vto the inner edge vofgthe'band` We wish it understood thatY various changes'in Jform, proportions and minor details of vconstruction maybe resorted t0 withl in the scope of the appended claims, and that we do not wish to limit ourselves to the specific design and construction here shown.

When lmounting larger butterflies and moths yit is sometimes necessary to support the wings by pressing them up against the under surface of the, glass. A pin shaped substantially as shown in Fig. 8 is preferably employed or large specimens. In

other instances, a plurality of pins may be 'combination of a pair of card-board sections having registering openings formed therein, a pin secured to said cards extending part way into the opening formed between the registering cards upon which the specimen scribing witnesses.

is secured, and a transparent closure ing said opening.

4. Ina mount of the class described,the`

combination ofY a pair of card-board sections having registering openings formed therein,

covera specimen positioned'in the opening formed between the registering cards, and a supportinginember secured between the cardsY extending part way into the opening'to support the specimen.

5. An entomological mount comprising a holder having an inclosed spacev formed therein for the reception of a specimen, and a supporting member extending part way into theinclosed space to support the speci- Y men.

6. `In a mount of the class described, the combination of a pair of card-board sections having registering openings formed therein, a specimen positioned in the opening formed between the registering cards, a transparent lclosure for vsaid opening, and a radially disposed support extending into the opening upon which the specimen is secured, said support being adapted to press the specimen against the under surface of the transparent closure. v

In testimony whereof we Vhave hereunto set our hands in the presence of two sub- Y XIMENA McGLASI-IAN.

LEONORA G. MoGrLASI-IAN. CHARLES F. MCGLASHAN.

Witnesses:

W. A. BUCKNAM, C. W. LONG.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. G. 

